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Kent · CT1
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors — Canterbury and CT1
Our fire-rated glazed doors service covers Canterbury and neighbouring areas such as Whitstable and Herne Bay, with every job built around a tested system.
FD30 / FD60CT1England
Quote for Canterbury
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated glazed doors in Canterbury
We supply and install glazed fire doorsets in timber, steel and aluminium, single and double, as stand-alone doors or within glazed screens. We match the door to the rating and duty of its position, and fit it to the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- Certificated glazed fire doorsets
- Hold-open devices linked to the alarm where specified
- Ironmongery compatible with the door evidence
- Fully glazed steel and aluminium doors within screens
Where we work around Canterbury
Whether the building is in central Canterbury or the wider CT1, CT2 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham. Canterbury lies roughly 39 km from Maidstone, within our Kent coverage.
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Before you order fire-rated glazed doors: what matters
Closers and gaps
Self-closing devices and correct gaps are part of the performance. We set them at installation and record them.
Ongoing checks
Residential blocks in England over 11 metres need regular fire door checks under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022; glazed doors are included.
Accessibility
Opening forces, vision panel zones and contrast need to work with accessibility guidance as well as fire.
England regulations that shape the job
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
What every Canterbury quote includes
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Canterbury budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Canterbury building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Sectors we cover in Canterbury
Fire-rated glazed doors applies to many building types in Canterbury, including hotels and care homes.
Questions about fire-rated glazed doors in Canterbury
Do glazed fire doors need special glass?
Yes. They need fire-resistant glass of the type and thickness tested, fitted with the specified beads and seals.
What does FD30 mean on a glazed door?
FD30 is a UK shorthand for a door providing 30 minutes' fire resistance. Under European classification the same door would be described with an E or EI rating, with S added where smoke control is tested.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Canterbury?
Building work in Canterbury follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
How quickly can you survey in Canterbury?
Survey timing in Canterbury depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Related
Related services in Canterbury
30 / 60 min
Fanlights, Side Panels & Borrowed Lights
Glazed over-panels, side lights and borrowed lights around fire doors.
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E 30 – EI 60
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
Glazed screens and doors on protected stairs, lobbies and corridors.
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up to EI 120
Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Canterbury confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.